Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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This application is a division of Canadlan
Application no. 528,152 filed January 26, 1987.
The present invention relates to methods for
making a one package heat curable composition adaptable to
use as an adhesive; to compositions made by such methods; to
metal reinforcing patches comprlsing such a composi~ion in
combination with a filler and present on a sheet-like
carrier; and to methods for reinfoxcing metal by applying
such a metal reinforcing patch to the surface of the metal
and then curing said composition at an elevated temperature.
It is an object of the present invention to
develop a one package heat curable composition, which
composition is stable at room temperature but can be
converted into an extremely hard, tough, and thermally
stable product by heating to temperatures above about 250F.
It is a further object of this invention to modify
the rheological properti.es of such a composition by combina-
tion thereof with a filler and to apply such a modified
composition as an adllesive to a sheet-like carrier, SUCll as
a woven glass fabric, to provide a metal reinforcing patch.
It is a further object of the invention to rein-
force metal by applying such a metal reinforcing patch to a
metal surface and tllell curing the adhesive by heatirlg.
It i~ a still ~urther object of the inventioll to
improve the adhesioll of such a patch to a metal surface
prior to curing by including Inagnetic particles as a filler
in the heat curable colnpositio~l.
lt is a feature of the invention that the adhesive
on such a metal reinforcing patch has sufficient cohesiv~
strength an~ surface lubricity so that it can be protecte~
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with a silicone release paper, but that the adhesive has
sufficient tack so that it will remain adhered indefinitely
to a metal surface, particularly an oily metal surface,
until such time that the adhesive present on the metal
reinforcing patch is cured and bonded to the metal surface
by the application of heat.
Metal reinforcing patches of this kind can
suitably be used in the automotive industry for reinforcing
certain critical areas of automotive bodies such as roof
bows, quarter panels, doors, hoods, and trunk lids,
obviating the need for expensive welded metal braces.
However, the use of such reinforcing patches is not limited
to the automotive industry and they can be used for the
reinforcement of any fabricated sheet metal parts, for
example in refrigerators, washers, control panels, cabinets,
and the like.
It is another objec-t of the present inven-tion to
provide a metal reinforcing patch comprlsing a flexible
carrier having thereon an adhesive comprising a one package,
heat crosslinkable composition which, on heating, forms an
interpenetrating urethane/epoxy/silicone polymex network,
said composition being prepared by combining a polyepoxide
compound and a thermo-reversibly blocked polyam:ine curing
agent with an extended polyu:rethane prepolyrner, free of
isocyanate groups, prepared by thermo-:reversibly blocking
some o:E the isocyanate groups of a polyurethane polymer
having a plurality oE isocyanate yroups and reacting the
non-blocked isocyanate groups with a silicone polycarbinol
and a polyol, said adhesive being in combination with at
least one filler which comprises a magnetic material.
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Tt is another object of the lnvention to provide a
reinforced metal substrate made by applying thereto a
reinforcing patch as defined above and then curing the
adhesive at a temperature above 250 F.
The objects of the present invention have been
accomplished by a method for making a one package heat
curable composition which, on curing at an elevated
temperature, will form a urethane/epoxy/silicone inter-
penetrating polymer network (IPN) system, which composition
is made by (1) reacting an excess of a polyisocyanate with a
polyol to form a po].yure-thane prepolyrner having a plurality
of isocyanate groups thereon, (2) thermo-reversibly blocking
some of said isocyanate groups wi-th a blocking agent, (3)
reacting the remaining isocyanate groups with a silicone
polycarbinol, alone or in combination with a polyol, and (4)
mixing the resulting reac-tion product with a polyepoxide and
a thermo-reversibly blocked polyamine curing agent. The
rheological properties o:E such a one package hea-t curable
composition can be modiEied by admixing one or more fillers
therewith to form adhesive
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compositions. Metal reillforcing patches according to the
invention are prepared by ~pplying an adhesive composition
of this type to a sheetlike carrier, pre~erably a glass
fabric. The adhesive on such a patch has the surprisi.ng
property of xeleasing from a release paper applied thereto
to protect the adhesive surface, but of sticking easily to
metal surfaces, including oily metal surfaces. Such
adhesives iurther resist hurnldity (i.e. are stable to curing
in tlle presence of Inoisture) in an uncured state so tha-t
they are stable at room temperature under ambient conditions
for at least six months. Nevertheless, on curing a-t
elevated temper~tures tlle adhesives are converted into
extren~ely llard but tough products having good resistance to
elevated temperatures and good impact resistance when cold.
The polyuretllalle prepolymer having a plurality of
isocyanate groups whicll is employed in iorrnulating the com-
positions according to tlle present invention is obtained by
reacting a polyisocyanater,i.e. a compound having at least
two isocyanate groups, with a compound having a pluralit~ of
hydroxy groups in alnounts such that the ratio of equivalents
of isocyanate groups to the equivalents o~ hydroxy groups is
greater than 1, wllereby a prepolymer having free isocyanate
groups is formed. Preferably, the ratio of the equivalents
of isocyanate groups to hydroxy yroups is between about 2:1
and 4:1 and preferably is between 2:1 and 3:1. A typical
polyuretllane prepolymer formed between a diisocyanate and a
diol at arl isocyarlate:l-)ydroxy ratio of 2:1 is shown in the
followill~ r~r
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2 NCo-R-NC0 ~ ~10-R'-~H ~~ NC0-R-NH-C-0-R' 0-C-NH R~NC0,
wherein R is an organic radical which may be of varied
structure and R' is a polyester or polyether polyrner chain.
While -tlle resulting polymer contains only terminal isocy-
anate grou~s, products having pendant isocyanate groups
- along the backbone will be formed if tri- or more highly
substituted isocyanates and/or if triols or higher polyols
are involved in the reaction.
These prepolylners containing isocyanate groups may
be prepared from any polymerization or polycondensation
product which contains hydroxyl groups and has a molecular
weight from about 1~0 to about 10000, preferably from about
500 to about 5000. Examples of such products are the
polyether and polyester polyols known in polyurethane
chemistry. Polyether polyols may be prepared by forming
alkylene oxide ad~ucts o;~ polyester polyols, including
lactone polyols prepared by the polymerization ol lactones,
or by the reaction of alkylene oxides with materials such as
castor oil. The polyester polyols include the lactone
polyols discussed above, compounds such as castor oil, and
polyesker polyols forlrled by the reaction of an alkylene
glycol with a dicarboxylic acid, for example. ~lowever, the
preferred polyester yolyols are lactone polyols prepared,
for example, by the holrlopolymerization of lactones in
reactiorls wllich effect opening of the lactone ring.
Tlle orgallic polyiso~yanates which are reacted in
excess with such polyols for Eormation of isocyanate
terlrlillated polyuretl!ane prepolymers of the present invention
are those taught in tlle art. That is, they are aliphatic,
cycloalipllatic, araliphatic, or aromatic polyisocyanates
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such as tllose taught in Brode et al. U. S. Patent 3,632,577,
for instance. Particularly preferred isocyanates are poly-
phenylene polyisocyanates havir~g an average functionality
between 2 and 3.
As known in the art, the polyols and
polyisocyaJlates are suitably reacted at a ~elnperature
between 0C. and 110C., preferably between 25C. and 90C.
The reactions are carried out under an inert atmosphere such
as a nitrogen blanket and under anhydrous conditions, suit-
ably in the presence of a catalyst. The stannous salts o~
carboxylic acids, such as stannous octoate, stanno~s oieate,
stannous acetate, and stannous laurate are known as
catalysts for the formation of urethanes. Also, dialkyltin
dicarboxylates such as dibutyl tin dilaurate and dibutyl tin
diacetate are known in tlle art as urethane catalysts, as are
tertiary amines and ti!l mercaptides. Thç amount of the
catalyst employed is generally between 0.025 and 5 percent
by weigh-t oE the reactan~s" depending on the nature of the
isocyanate.
The polyols employed in this reaction, having two
or more hydroxyl groups, are reacted with excess isocyanate
until the isocyanate content in the prepolymer is close to
the t~leoretical value ~or the NCO in excess, as is deter-
milled by titrating tl1e free isocyanate groups in a sample of
the prepolylner Witll dibUtylalllille.
lt is knowll in the art that the reactivity of
polyisocyanates can be controlled with so called blocking
agerlts. 'l'he substances used as blocking agents according to
the present inventioll are compounds having a single active
hydrOCJen atom, which compounds react with and thermo-re-
versibly block an equivalent number of isocyanate groups.
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The blocked isocyanates are non-volatile and are chemically
and physically stable at room temperature and at ternpera-
tures below about lOO~C. for protracted periods in the
presence of compounds containing active hydroyen atoms, e . g .
curing agents. ~lowever, when such blocked isocyanates are
heated to temperatures above about 215F, preferably above
about 250F, isocyanate groups are regenerated~ In the
deblocked s'cate at an elevated temperature, the deblocked
isocyanate remains in equilibrium with the blocking agent,
but reacts preferentially with active hydrogen atoms which
may be presentl for instance, those in a curing agent if
such is present in the system. In this way, the equilibriurn
is shifted in favor of further deblocking and further curing
reactions. Examples of such thermo-reversible blocking
agents are oximes, caprolactam, phenols, etc.
Caprolactam is preferred in the presen-t invention
as a thermo-reversible blocking agent for the free isocy-
anate groups and contai~s an active hydrogen atom which
reacts wi th the isocyanate groups at A temperature above the
melting point of caprolactam ~70C. ) . Although the other
blocking acJer)ts Inay be ecIually effective thermo-reversible
blocking ac~ents, t~ley have other properties whicll rencler
them less suitable for use in the present inventiorl than
caprolactalll in view o~ the ult:imate utility of the
colnpositiolls of the invention as metal reinforcincJ yatches.
Thus, caprolactanl is non-toxic and non-corrosive and,
further, is a solid non-volatile cornpound which does not
~en(l t:o ~orm bubbles in adhesive compositions when l:llese are
cured at: higl~ l~elnperatUres.
The partially blocked isocyanate which is prepared
according to the present invention is a polyisocyanate
c ompouncl having an average of at lcast one blockecl
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isocyanate group in the molecule and an average of less than
one free isocyanate yroup per moleculeO The partially
blocked isocyal~ate can be readily prepared by reacting a
prepolymer ~aving at le~st two isocyanate groups per
molecule with a thenno-reversible blocking agent in an
amount sufficient to give les5 than one free isocyanate
group per molecule. When using caprolactam for blocking,
after the addition of caprolactam to the isocyanato
prepolymer the temperature is raised above the melting point
of caprolactam, but below about 215~F, and mixing is
continued with exclusion of moisture (e.g. under a blanket
of dry N2~ until all the caprolactam has reacted.
The present invention further involves extending such a
partially blocked isocyanate prepolymer during compounding
by reacting the available free isocyanate groups therein
with a stoichiometric amount of one or more compounds
containing more than a sinyle active hydrogen atom. This
extension of the partially blocked prepolyrner is essentially
a process by WhiCIl the molecular weight of the prepolymer
and the viscosity and cohesive strength of the polymer mass
are increased. The blocked and extended polymer contains no
free isocyanate groups and, thus, is stable to atmospheric
moisture wllich might otherwise promote premature curing
reactions.
qhe compounds used for extension according to the
invention are compounds haviny a silicon content. More in
particular, silicone polycarbinols, i.e. polysiloxane
polymers llaving silicon atoms in a silicone backbone and
having active hydrogen atoms in hydroxy groups, are used ~o
advantage. lhe silicone polycarbinols are fluids which
com~ine typical silicone properties with alcohol reactivity
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and permit the introductiDn of a silicone backbone into the
polymer system, whicll is reactive toward alcohols, to impart
desirable silicone properties to the system.
Polymers modified in this matter with silicone
polycarbinols exhi~it a wider variation in physical
properties than would be expected if the polymer system had
been modified by a simple addition of the silicone poly-
carbinols, without reaction. Some of the properties that
can be introduced i~to the polymer system of the invention
by modification with silicone polycarbinols are improved
thermal stability, flexibility, resistance to humidity,
internal lubricity, release from the xelease paper, and low
temperature flexibility.
The polysiloxane carbinols or "silicone poly-
carbinols" are known, for example, from U. S. 4,082,719,
and have the formula
~ ( )c Si~4-a-c/2]x [lR)a - SiO4 d- /2l 1
where R is monovalent l~ydrocarboll, e.y. lower alkyl, a is l
or 2, c is 1 or 2, d is l, 2, or 3, e is 0, 1, or 1, d~e are
no Inore thall 3I x is at least 1, and y is 0 or more. The
compoullds ~re made ~y llydroly~ing ~he corresponding
orgalloclllorsilarles witll further condensation of the hydroxyl
su~stituents to form siloxane bonds, with some residual
hydroxy presellt. Such products can ~e furtller condensed
Witll other silanes of the formula Si (RO'II) (011) 3, where R' is
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an inert (e.g. hydrocarbon) spacer group, to form graft
copolymers having further pendant hydroxy groups along a
polysiloxane backbone.
Materials of this kind preferred for use in the present
invention are co~nercially available from Dow Corning under
~;~ l~4~"
designations ~uch as ~*~ "Q4 3667"~ "Q2-80~6"~ and ~JI~
~W~
"Q4-3557", and have one of two ~tructureR, i.e.
an ABA ~tructure
Me Mf Me
~IOR ~ Si - O - - Si O- ~ Si - ROH
Me Me x Me
lA) ~B) (A)
hich is always difunctional, or
a graft copolymer structure
1''
Me3-Si-O -- - S1 - O _ Si - - Si-Me
Me x L Me _ Y
In these compounds.R~ is an oryanic spacer ~roup
and t}~e alcoholic hydroxy groups are attached to the
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silicone polymer by a non-hydrolyzable Si-C bond. Thus, the
hydroxyl groups in these compounds may be prirnary ox
secondary. The compounds, which have a functionality of two
or more "lave a molecular weight ranging from 4~0 to 6000.
During extension, the silicone carbinol can be
used alone or in combination with a polyol of the type
described earlier herein having active hydrogen atoms.
However, the total amount of hydroxy groups should not be in
excess of the available free isocyanate groups. It is
possible to react a silicone polycarbinol, alone or together
with a polyol, during the pxeparation of the prepolymers and
then later to extend with only further polyol or with a
mixture of polyol and a silicone polycarbinol in an amount
not exceediny the amount of available free isocyanate
groups. If a mixture of silicone polycarbinol and polyol is
employed, the ratio of equi,valents of Otl provided by each
component can suitably vary from 9:l to l:9. In general,
the silicone carbinol is employed alone or in large amounts
relative to the polyol if those qualities imparted to the
polymer by its silicon content are prized, e.g. good release
properties or heat resistance. On the other hand, the
presence of polyol imparts flexibility and the amount of
polyol employed is chosell to increase this property in the
final polymer.
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In order to obtain cured products of increased
hardness as well as to accelerate the rate o~ cure, it is
preferred to include along an epoxy resin containing an
average of more than one oxirane group per molecule in com-
bination with t~le blocked polyisocyanate discussed above to
formulate the compositions of the invention. As little as 5
percent and as much as 200 percent by weight of epoxy resin,
by weight of the blocked isocyanate, can be used without
destroying the elasto~neric properties of the cured product.
A variety of epoxy resins can be used to provide
these effects without appreciably affecting the stability of
the product. ~nong the epoxy resins which can be thus used
are polyepoxides }laving an average of more than one oxirane
(1,2-epoxy) group per average molecule, including poly-
glycidyl ethers of polyphenols such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxy-
phenyl)propane ("bisphenol A"), 4,4'-dihydroxy-diphenyl-
methane, 4,4'-dihydroxy-benzophenone, 1,1-bis-(4-hydroxy-
phenyl)ethane, 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxy-t-butyl-phenyl)propane,
bis-(2-hydroxynap}lthyl)lllethane, 1,5-dihydroxy-napllthalene,
and phenolic novolac resins. Such polyepoxides can be made
by reacting epichlorohydrin with an appropriate precursor
phenolic colnpound in tlle preseslce of an alkali.
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Finally, as a curing agent for the curable
components of the compositions o~ the pxesent invention, the
invention emyloys a blocked polyamine. Although polyamines
se are compounds having active amino hydrogen atoms
which can be used as crosslinking or curing agents both for
compounds containing isocyanate groups and those containing
epoxy yroups, and although a polyamine crosslinking agent
would react very rapidly with isocyanate groups after the
latter were deblocked by heat, nevertheless such a polyamine
could not be introduced into the compositions of the present
invention. These one package compositions, in addition to
containing blocked isocyanate groups, also contain reactive
epoxy groups and the presence of the polyamine and the epoxy
resins in sucll a system would render the system unstable.
Accordingly, according to tlle present invention the active
hydrogen atoms of an amine curing agent are also blocked
prior to incorporation into the composition of the
invention.
More in particular, the amine curing agents of the
invention are polyamines obtained by the reaction of
approximately equimolar amounts of an anhydride such as
phthalic anhydride, l-exahydrophthalic anhydride, tetra-
hydrophthalic anhydride, methyltetra}lydrophthalic anhydride,
polyazelaic anhydride/ succinic anhydride, or dodecyl
succinic anllydride with a polyamine such as ethylene
diamine, diethylelle triamine, triethylene tetramine,
1,3-dialnir)o propane, 1,6-diamino hexane, imino
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bis(propylamllle~, or methyl imino bis~propyl amlne) at a
temperature from about 50C to about 160C in a ~on aqueous
medium, all as described in Moran et al. U. S. Patent
3,639,657.
A blocked polyamine curing agent preferred for use
in the present invention is the reaction product of phthalic
anhydride and diethylene triamine, commercially available
from Ciba-~eigy under the tradename "Araldite ~T939".
Incorporation of such blocked amine in a composition
containing blocked isocyanate and epoxy resin provides a one
package shelf stable composition which can be cured into an
extremely hard product by the application of heat above the
deblocking temperature of the isocyanate and amine groups;
i.e. above about 250F.
The amount of amine condensation product present
in the composition must be enough to provide amino hydrogen
atoms (whether primary and secondary) in an amount which is
at least 0.5 - 1.5 times the total number of equivalents of
isocyanate and epoxy groups present in the composition.
However, the preferred amount of the blocked amine is
between 0.B - 1.2 times the total equivalents of isocyanate
and epoxy groups present in the composition. On curiny, the
final interpenetratiny polymer network consists of
crosslinked urethane/epoxy/silicone.
'rO formulate an adhesive composition according to
the present inventioll, the curable compositions comprising
partially blocked prepolymer, reacted with a silicone poly-
carbillol and a polyol having active hydrogen atoms as
extending agents, epoxy resin, and blocked amine curing
agent are combined with one or more fillers, rheolog~
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control agents, and additives known in the axt~ By the
addition of such lllaterials, physical properties of the com-
position such as viscosity, flow rate, sag, and the like can
be modified. However, to prevent premature deblocking sf
the amine curing agent or the reaction of deblocked
isocyanate groups with moisture, the fillers used should not
contain an excessive amount of moisture. Exemplary fillers
and additives include carbon black, titani~n dioxlde, clays,
talc, mica, glass bubbles, calcium carbonate, f~ned silica,
surface modified clays, antioxidants, silanes, defoaming
agents, and the like.
To make a metal reinforcing patch according to the
present invention, an adhesive of the type described above
is suitably applied in a coating 10 to 200 mils thick on a
carrier, preferably a flexible carrier, and most suitably a
glass fabric. The adhesive composition, which gives excel-
lent release from a release paper, can be protec-ted with
such a release paper ullt'il use. Nevertheless, the adhesive
compositions have excellent adhesion to metal surfaces,
particularly oily metal surfaces, and can be adhered to
surfaces after removal of the release paper from the metal
reinforcing patcll and application of the patch to the metal
surface under contact pressure.
'l'o improve adhesion oE the patch to a metal sur-
face prior to cure, a magnetic (i.e. magnetized or magnet-
izable) substance Inay be incorporated into the adhesive com-
position, rnost conveniently in finely divided form, replac-
ing or supplementillg the conventional fillers exemplified
above. 'l'lle maglletic substance may be metallic, such as iron
or a ferromagnetic alloy, for example of iron, cobalt, or
nic~le, or may be a magnetic oxide such as iron oxide or
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chromiwn dio~ide, but preferably is a cer~ic ferrite such
as a barium or strol-ti~n ferrite. The composition of such a
ferrite, many Df which are known in the art, is i~naterial
for the purposes of the invention if its maynetic properties
are adequate.
The size of the particles employed is aimilarly
not critical providing they are neither so large nor so
small as to create problems with^illcorporating them into the
composition. If the particles are too large, they may not
be homogeneously distributed in the composition. Particles
that are too small may also prove problematic: finely di-
vided metals may be pyrophoric, for instance. Particles
passing a 325 inesh sieve (44 microns or less) are conveni-
ently used. In general, particles 100 microns in size or
less are suitable.
lf magnetic particles are added, they are incor-
porated into the composition just as are other fillers,
which they may replace in whole or in part. After a patch
has been prepared from such a composition in the manner de-
scribed above, the patch is suitably exposed to a magnetiz-
ing field to impart permanent magnetic properties to it.
Duriny curing of the compositions of this inven-
-
tion by the application o~ heat, complex competing reactions
take place. In their simplest form, these reactions can be
identified as involving:
1. the deblocking of blocked isocyanate grou~s to
generate free isocyanate groups;
2. the deblockiny of the blocked polyamine curing
agent to generate ~ree amino groups;
3. the reaction of the deblocked amine with the
deblo~ked isocyanate in the prepolymer to generate polyurea
linkages;
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epoxy resin;
5. the possible partial reaction of epoxy resin
with deblocked isocyanate to generate oxazolidone linka~es;
and
6. the possible partial reaction of the epoxy '~
. resin with urethane urea linkages present in the polyurea/-
polyuret~lane.
The reactions of deblocked ~nine with isocyanate
and epoxy groups take place at a very rapid rate and are the
predominant reactions. The reaction of epoxy groups with
isocyanate, groups, although known to occur, is sluggish and
may be insignificant. The reaction of epoxy groups with
urea linkages is partial at elevated temperatures. The
final cured product has a crosslinked polyurethane-urea/sil-
icone/epoxy interpenetrating polymer network structure. The
polymeric system has the adhesive properties of both
urethane and epoxy resins,, has the solvent resistance of
epoxy resins, and has the elastomeric character of urethane
resins and the heat resistance of silicone resins.
A better understanding of the present invention
and of its many advan,tayes will be achieved by referring to
the followiny specific examples, given by way of illustra-
tion.
'l'he test results reported in these Examples are
obtained in the Lollowing ways.
For testing, a 50 mil thick coating of the
compound to be tested is suppor,ted on a woven glass fabric
and covered with a silicone coated release paper. A 1 inch
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x 6 inch strip of the coated glass fabric (patch) is cut,
the release paper is rellloved, and the patch is bxought in
contact with an oily steel strip of the same size. The oily
steel strips are prepared by applying an industrial machine
drawing oil, col~nercially available as ~WEL-O-S Oil" from
Chevron, used in llletal stamping operations, as a thin film
~0.22 ml/ft2~ to sheet st~el about 20 mils thick.
Release ~ The ability of the compound to
release from a silicone release
paper without sticking to it is
tested. If there is no release, or
part of the adhesive comes off the
patch with the release paper,
release is characterized as "poor".
Cure - A 1 inch x 6 inch patch/steel
assembly is cured for 30 minutes at
~0~-350F. The adhesion of the
patch is then checked by bending
the assembly in the middle to rup-
ture the patch under tension, sim-
ulating denting of the metal.
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Resistance - A 1 incll x 6 inch patch/steel
asselnbly is first exposed to 1
percent relative h~nidity a~
100F fox 24 hours or more and
is then cured. Cure and adhesion
are checked as before to determine
if there is porosity of the adhes-
ive caused by foaming as a result
of water absorption and precuring.
Flexural
Strength - This is a measure of the stiffen- -
ing of the metal caused by the
application thereto of the cured
reinforcing patch. A 1 inch x
6 inch patch/steel assembly is
supported on two supports 4 inches
apart and then loaded from the
center until tensile rupture occurs
in the reinforcing patch.
EXAMPLE 1
(A) ~yn_hesis of Partially Blocked Polyurethane
PrePolvlller Reacted with Silicone Polycarbinol
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46~ g (3O4 equivalent~s) of a mixture of polymeric
methylelle diphenyl di- and tri-isocyanates, colNnercially
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available under the traden~ne "PAPI 901" and having an
averag~ furlctiollality of 2.2 ~ 2.3 were reacted in a
4-necked reactisn flask equipped with a stirrer,
thermometer, dry nitrogen inlet, and heating mantle, with
625 g. (1.0 equivalen-t) of polycaprolatone diol and 300 g.
(0.15 equiYalent) of a silicone polycarbinol colNmercially
available as "~ow Corning 1248 fluid". The polymer is a
graft polymer having secondary alcohol functionality, an
average of 3 hydroxy groups per molecule and an average
hydroxyl equivalent weight of 2000. The reagents were mixed
under a dry nitrogen blanket at 75C for two hoùrs. At this
point, the isocyanate content of the product was found to be
6.9 percent. Then, 113 g (1.0 equivalent) of
epsilon-caprolactam blocking agent were added and mixing was
continued for one hour at 75C.
The resulting prepolymer contained 3.4 percent of
free isocyanate groups ahd 2.8 percent of blocked isocyanate
groups.
~) Synthesis of ~ onent Sheet Crosslinkable
Coll~osition Comprising the Partiall~ ~locked
P urethane Prepolymer of Example 1(~) _
65 y (0.26 equivalent) of a polycaprolactone diol
(~J = 530) were added to 326 g (0.~7 equivalent) of the pre-
polymer of Examyle l(A) containing silicone in the polymer
structure and were mixed under a stream of dry nitrogen at
room temperature until all of the isocyanate in the
prepolymer of Example l(A) was fully reacted witll the diol.
'rhen, 162 g (1 7 equivalents) of diethylenetria-
nine ~locked witl~ phthalic anhydride ("Araldite ll1'939"),
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447 g ~2.33 equivalents) o~ the diqlycidyl ether of
Bisphenol A ~'~Araldite 6010"), and 0.025 g of dibutyltin
dilaurate tin catalyst were mixed in for 15 minutes under
vacuum to remove any entrapped air.
'rhe resulting composition was cast a6 a film
75 mil thick on release paper and baked for 30 minutes at
300-325F. The polymer cured tP a hard thermoset sheet
having a Durometer llardness o~ 70-~0D.
EXAMPLE 2
) Synthesis of Partially Blocked Urethane Prepolymer
476 g (3.5 equivalents) of the same polyisocyanate
employed in Example 1 were reacted with 625 g (1.0 equiva-
lent) of polycaprolactone diol in a 4-necked reaction flask
equipped with a stirrer, thermometer, dry nitrogen inlet,
and a heating mantle. 'rhe two reagents were mixed under a
dry nitrogen blanket at 7C for two hours. At this point,
tlle isocyanate content was 9.5 percent. Then, 113 y
~1 equivalent) of epsilon-caprolactam were added as a
blocking agent and mixing was continued for one llour at
75C.
'Ille resulting prepolymer contained 5 percent of
free isocyanate groups and 3 3 percent of blocked isocyanate
groups.
(~) Synthesis oL a One Com~onent ~leat Curable
Composition Contai3linq the Partially ~locked
Uretll.Jne Pre~olymer of Examole 2~A)
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350 g (0.19 equivalent) of a polycaprolactone
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triol (MW = 540) and 134 g (û.07 equivalent~ o a
polycarbinol triol (MW = 6000) were added and mixed with
245.0 g ~û.47 equivalerlt) o the prepolymer of Example 2(A)
under a ~re~n o ni~rogen and at room temperature until no
isocyanate groups were detected in the mixture.
Then, 160.0 g (1.75 equivalents) of blocked
polyamine ("Araldite HT939"), -426.0 g (2.22 equivalents) of
diepoxide ("Araldite 6010"), and 0.025 g of tin catalyst
were then mixed into the first mixture under vacuum for 15
minute s .
The resulting composition was applied as a layer
75 mil thick on release paper and baked for 30 minutes at
300~-325F. The polymer cured into a hard thermoset sheet
having a Durometer hardlless of 70-80D.
EXAMPLE 3
....
Preparation_of a Gelling Agent Masterbatch
For the formulation of adhesives, it is convenient
to incorporate the epoxy resin, or parts thereo, into the
colnpositions of the invention together with a filler by com-
bination of epoxy and iller into a gelling ayent master-
batch.
More in particular, 20 g of surface modified clay,
col~nercially available as "bentone 27" ~rom the National
Lead Co., were dispersed in 80 g of an epoxy resin con~erci-
ally available as "Araldite 6010" of Ciba-Geigy. The dis-
~3_ r~,ll ~.
persion was given two or three passes on a ~-rolling mill to 1!
formulate the gelling agent ma~terbatch.
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EXAMPLE 4
~A) Formulation of A~hesive
An adhesive composition according to the present
invention was prepared by combining the prepolymer o
Example l(A) and the gelling agent masterbatch of Example 3
with additional diol extending agent, furth~r epoxy resin,
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additional fillers, and a blocked polyamine curing agent in
the proportions given below. More in particular, mixing is
done in two stages in a jacketed planetary mixer under
vacuwn. In a first stage, the prepolymer is extended by
reaction at 50-55C for 45 minutes with the polycaprolac-
tone diol in the presence of th~ tin catalyst. The NCO
content of the product is less than 0.2 percent. In a
second stage, the blocked polyamine/epoxy, gelling agent,
and fillers are added and mixed for 30-40 minutes until
homogeneous and free of air. The mixture is then packed in
polyethylene tubes and se,aled in pouches.
Prepolymer of Example l(A) 27.5 g (0.040 eq.)
(contains 0.022 free NCO and
0.013 blocked NCO)
Polycaprolactone diol (mol. wt. 530) 5.5 g (0.022 eq.)
Phthalic anhydride blocked
diethylene triamine 13.7 g (0.15 eq.)
Diglycidyl ether of ~isphenol A 19.7 g
Gelling agent masterbatch of
Example 3 21.0 g ) 10.19 eq.
'ralc filler 12.5 g ) of epoxy)
Carbon black filler 0.1 g
Tin catalyst 0.0025 g
100.0025
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~B) ~valuation of the ~dhesive of (A)
1, Release Excellent
2. Cure 30 min. @ 177~C Very good
3. Adhesiorl 100~ cohesive
failure
4. Stability at 55F for 3 days Very good
5. Mated steel sample left in No fo~ning and
humidity box at lOO~F and 100% RH porosity
for 48 hrs. before curing for 30
min. Q 177C
6. ~eat stability: Flexural strength at failure
Load in lbs./
deflection in inches
Control 40/0.275
}iours o~ exposure at 204C
1 hr. 40/0.275
3 hrs. 32/0.15
4 hrs. ", 26/0.15
6 hrs. 32/0.105
EXAMPLE 5
(A) Formulatioll of ~dhesive
An adhesive cornposikion was prepared from the
prepolymer of Example 2lA) by reaction with silicone
polycarbinol and polyol extending agents, admixture with an
epoxy resin and fillers (partially in the form of a
masterbatch~, and combination with a blocked polyamine
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curing agent as follows. As in Example 4, extension is
effected in a first stage by catalyzed reaction at 50-55C
of the prepolymer, polycaprolactone triol, and polycarbinol
triol, followed by a second stage blending of this reaction
product with expoxy, fillers, and amine curing agent.
Prepolymer of Example 2tA) 21.0 g (0.041 eq.)
~contains 0.025 free NCO and 0.016
blocked NCO)
Polycaprolactone triol (mol. wt. 540) 3.0 g (0.016 eq.)
"1248 fluid" polycarbinol txiol
(mol. wt. 6000) 11.5 g (0.006 eq.)
"Araldite HT939" blocked amine 13.7 g (0.15 eq.)
"Araldite 6010" diepoxide 19.7 g ) 0.19 eq.
Gelling agent masterbatch of ) epoxy
Example 3 21.0 g )
Talc filler 10.0 g
Tin catalyst 0.0025 g
Carbon black 0.1_ ~_
100.00
(B) Evaluation of Adhesive
1. Release Excellent
2. Cure 30 min. Q 177F Very good
3. Adhesioll 100~ co-
hesive
failure
4. Mated steel sample left in No foaming
humidity box at 100~ RH and and por-
38C for 48 hrs. before curing osity
for 30 min. e 177C
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COMPARISON EXA~'LE
(A) Formulatioll of C ~ Adhesive Composltion
Fo~ purposes of comparison, the prepolymer of
Example 2lA) was formulated into an adhesi~e composition
comparable to that of Example 2(B) by catalyzed reaction
with a polyol extending agent in a first stage at 50-55~C
and combination of the reaction pxoduct with an epoxy resin,
fillers, and a blocked polyamine curing agent in a second
stage. }3Owever, the adhesive formulated in this manner
failed to contain any silicone resin, introduced into the
adhesive of Example 2(B) in polymer exte~sion reactions.
More in particular, the adhesive formulated for comparison
purposes had the following composition:
Prepolymer of Example 2(A) 22.8 g ~0.045 eq.)
(contains 0.027 eq. free NCO
and O.OlB eq. blocked NCO~
Polycaprolactone diol (mol. wt. 530) 7.2 g (0.027 e~.)
"Araldite HT939" blocked~amine 14.9 g (0.016 eq.)
"Araldite 6010" diglycidyl ether
of Bisphenol A 21.4 g (0.012 eq.
epoxy)
Gelling agent masterbach of
Example 3 22.8 g
Talc filler 10.8 9
Carbon black pigmellt 0.1 g
Tin catalyst 0.002S
U0.0025
~) Evalua~ion of Col!lparative Adhesive
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Approximately 75 mil thick coating of this compound was
supported on a glass fabric and covered with a silicone
coa~ed release paper. A 1 inch x 6 inch strip of the patch
was cut and the release paper was removed slowly. The
release paper could not be pulled off easlly without pulling
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the coating apart. A~er the release paper was removed, the
patch was brought in contact with a 6teel strip of the same
size w}licll was oiled with a thin coating of lubricating oil.
One sample of such composite was left in a humidity box at
100F and 100 percent relative humidity for 48 hours. This
~ample along with a freshly prepared unexposed ~nple were
cured for 30 minutes at 177C. Cure and adhesion were
evaluated by bending the composite strip from the middle
until the patch broke. The adhesion was excellent as was
evident by a thin film of polymer left oh the steel surface
after the cured patch was broken off from the surface. Also
as a measure of stiffening effect, it took only 10 lb. force
to bend the metal strip, whereas 32 lbs. of force was
required to bend a metal strip reinforced with a patch. The
sample which was e~posed to humidity foamed very badly when
cured. The effect of heat on stiffness is also listed
below. To check the stability, the compound was left in an
oven at 55C for 3 days.
1. Release Poor
2. Cure 30 min. Q 177C Very good
3. Adhesion 100~ cohesive
failure
4. 5tability at 55C for Very good
3 days
5. Mated steel sample left Foatning at the
in llumidity box at 100F interface and
and 100 percent R~l for porosity
43 hrs. before curing
for 30 min. Q 177C
6. Ileat stability: Flexural strength at failure
Load in lbs./
deflection in inc}les
Oily s~eel (33 mil thick) 10/0.76
Control 31/0.175
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Hours of e~~osuIe at 204~C
i hr. 31/0.175
3 hrs. 23.5/0.1S5
4 hrs. 24/0.15
6 hrs. 25/0.125
EXAMPLE 6
A magnetic patch was prepared by replacing the
talc and carbon black fillers in the composition of Example
5~A) with 100 g of a commercially available powdered bari~n
ferrite (325 mesh).
A coating of this composition about 50 mil thick
was applied to glass fabric and covered with silicone re-
lease paper. The patch was exposed to a magnetic field of
bout 10,000 Oersteds. The patch was permanently magnetized
with a magnetic field intensity of 60 Gauss.
A 3 inch square piece of the patch remained ad-
hered to an oily steel surface held in an inverted position
over a period of weeks. Also, the patch was cured at 300F
for 30 minutes in an inverted position. Although the ad-
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hesive composition becomes more fluid during the initialstages of curing, the patch remained adhered and did not
alter its position.
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